The NWS indicated the county could see wind chills as low as 40 degrees below zero with potential lake effect snow adding an additional 1 to 2 inches of accumulation.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency late Monday night, which has continued into Wednesday.

Tanger Outlets located in Howell is closed Wednesday due to weather and will delay opening until noon on Thursday.

Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney and Fowlerville public schools announced Tuesday afternoon that they will be closed Wednesday and Thursday due to extreme cold.

Schools across the county closed Monday and Tuesday, citing road conditions and frigid temperatures.

Resources for the cold

Livingston County Emergency Management has opened two warming centers at:

The Salvation Army Community Corps. building is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday at 503 Lake St. in Howell.

The 2/42 Church Community Center at 7526 Grand River Ave. in Brighton is available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Residents can also take pets that cannot come inside to the Livingston County Animal Shelter.

"We will be opening our doors to those pets that cannot come inside," the agency said in a Facebook message Tuesday. "We have limited space but will make efforts to assist everyone. Owners need to provide proof of a rabies vaccine or one will be administered for a $5 charge. We will not charge for boarding but do ask owners to provide food and items to comfort your pet."